Office of the Inspector General
Office of Inspector General Complaints
To report a DCF employee, contractor, or sub-contractor (current or former) for fraud, waste, or abuse, file a complaint at the link below.
Complaints and reports may be sent to the OIG via mail, e-mail, or submission of a web complaint. Complaints are received by the Investigations Section Intake Unit.
DCF Inquiry
Use the following form to submit a question to our team or submit a complaint to the Office of Ombudsman.
Phone: (850) 717-4199
Public Assistance Hearing
To request a public assistance hearing on any action taken by the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF), you may fill out our online contact form. All requests for hearings regarding benefits with the Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD) must be made with an APD local or central office.
Whistle-Blower's Act
The Whistle-Blower's Act is designed to protect state employees from retaliation by management in the event that a complainant is identified.